Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Fred
Endangered
Down 98.8% from peak
Peak era
1924
Peak births
6,532
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Fred
How many people are named Fred?
An estimated 82,696 living Americans are named Fred.
How rare is Fred?
Fred is uncommon among babies today, with 80 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 98.8% from its 1924 peak.
How old is the typical Fred?
The median age of a living American named Fred is approximately 68 years, with most bearers falling between 58 and 77 years old.
Is Fred still popular?
No. Fred is endangered as a baby name, down 98.8% from its 1924 peak with 80 births in 2025.
Where is Fred most common?
Fred has its strongest geographic signal in Alaska, where it appears 3.3× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19242025
Peak year
1924
Decline from peak
98.8%
2025
80
All-time
343,655